(My solo road trip of western Canada – Tuesday 22nd September)
I was told by so many people who I had spoke to before and during my trip that I must visit Moraine Lake, I think you will agree through the photos and the videos that they gave me the correct information, Continue reading “Banff National Park: Lake Moraine…very, very special!”
(My solo road trip of western Canada – Monday 21st September)
Ok, I got up this morning hyped up for a hike, I had drove past Sulphur Mountain yesterday and chose this to be my first hike of the trip, it was excellent and well worth it…much more than I expected. Continue reading “Banff National Park: Sulphur Mountain and Upper Hot Springs”
(My solo road trip of western Canada – Monday 21st September)
Well here I go, the first of my lakes which I believe is the biggest of the lakes in this area. It’s actually huge and quite magnificent, the weather, air and environment was spiritually uplifting and I was so happy to be here and reminding myself of how fortunate I was to be here.
Lake Minnewanka (“Water of the Spirits” in Nakoda) is a glacial lake located in the eastern area of Banff National Park in Canada, about five kilometres (3.1 miles) northeast of the Banff townsite. The lake is 21 km (13 mi) long and 142 m (466 ft) deep, making it the longest lake in the mountain parks of the Canadian Rockies (the result of a power dam at the west end).
Aboriginal people long inhabited areas around Lake Minnewanka, as early as 10,000 years ago, according to stone tools and a Clovis point spearhead discovered by archaeologists. The area is rich in animal life (e.g. elk, mule deer, mountain sheep, bears) and the easy availability of rock in the mountainous terrain was key to fashioning weapons for hunting.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/les10-top10/minnewanka.aspx
Vermillion Lakes
The Vermilion Lakes are a series of lakes located immediately west of Banff, Alberta, in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
The three lakes are formed in the Bow River valley, in the Banff National Park, at the foot of Mount Norquay. They are located between the Trans-Canada Highway and the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks. A hot spring is found at the third lake.
Cascade Gardens
Cascade Gardens in Banff National Park is a well-landscaped garden with a varied mix of annuals and perennials surrounding the park administrative building.
Parks Canada took over the Brett Sanatorium and Hotel built in the 1880s, when it burned down in 1930 and converted it into the present day gardens. Ontario architect, Walter Beckett, planned the Parks administrative building and the gardens in the ~12 acre site, which was completed in 1935.
http://banffandbeyond.com/escape-the-crowds-of-banff-avenue-in-cascade-gardens/
Fresh handmade pizza from Panago…very tasty, I chose my own, the sauce is butternut chicken Mmmmm!
(My solo road trip of western Canada – Sunday 20th September)
Driving to Banff was truly incredible, very exciting and I was experiencing a mix of emotions. I had heard so much about Banff and there was so much to do and explore. Continue reading ” Road to Banff, Tunnel Mountain and Downtown”
(My solo road trip of western Canada – Sunday 20th September)
Hi everyone, this is the beginning of my 14 day solo driving trip of Western Canada starting and ending in Calgary. Continue reading “Calgary sunset welcome, drive to Canmore and Bow ValleyTrail…”
232 drive-in campsites in three campgrounds: Birches, Poplars and Tamarack. The campgrounds front onto Cyprus Lake. Each campsite has picnic tables and a fire pit with grill. Potable water taps, cold water sinks and basic washroom facilities are located throughout the campground. There are no serviced sites or shower facilities in the campground. Showers are available at private businesses near the park. Firewood must be purchased at the campground office or from local businesses. Only wood from the north Bruce Peninsula can be brought into the campground. This is to prevent the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) within Southern Ontario. From Cyprus Lake, it is a 15km drive to the town of Tobermory. The campground is popular and often fills during July and August or on holiday weekends. People who arrive without reservations during the busy summer season, may be disappointed to find the campground full.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/on/bruce/activ/activ2/activ2a.aspx
